About Michael Volkwijn – UX & Visual Designer, Photographer
Hi, I’m Michael
I’m a Toronto-based UX and visual designer, photographer, and hybrid creative focused on visual storytelling and clear communication.
My work sits at the intersection of UX design, brand systems, and visual storytelling, where thoughtful design helps ideas become usable, engaging experiences.
Across UI/UX design, brand identity, typography, and photography, I focus on creating work that not only looks strong visually but also functions clearly and scales across real-world applications.
I enjoy moving between strategy and hands-on execution, whether designing digital interfaces, building visual systems, or documenting creative events through photography.
What I Do
UX / UI Design
Designing intuitive digital interfaces and workflows.
Brand Identity & Visual Systems
Creating logos and scalable design systems.
Web Design
Designing responsive websites that balance usability and storytelling.
Typography & Lettering
Exploring typographic design through personal and commissioned work.
Photography
Capturing conferences, live performances, portraits, and architecture.
My Approach
My work combines creativity with systems thinking.
I approach projects by understanding how visual design, content structure, and user experience work together to support communication goals.
Whether designing a product interface, developing a brand system, or documenting an event through photography, my goal is to create work that connects ideas, people, and experiences.
Outside the Studio
Outside of design and photography I enjoy:
• singing in my church choir
• gaming and watching anime
• exploring creative communities like VRChat
• contributing to the One Piece D&D Podcast where I track our campaign
Quick Info
Location
Toronto, Canada
Experience
10+ years
Focus
UX Design
Brand Systems
Web Design
Photography
Tools
Figma
WordPress
Adobe Creative Suite
Lightroom
Illustrator
Selected Experience & Highlights
• 10+ years of experience in visual design, UX, branding, and photography
• Designed enterprise SaaS UX workflows and campaign management interfaces for Touch Logic
• Created brand identities and visual systems for startups and creative organizations
• Designed websites and digital experiences using UX principles and responsive design
• Photographed conferences, live music performances, and architectural spaces across Toronto
• Developed typography and lettering work featured in exhibitions such as Swash & Serif 7